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The Great Animal Escape
Get ready to embark on a rollercoaster ride, from facing off against four-wheeled monsters to braving the challenges of the great outdoors. As our brave animal heroes overcome obstacles with courage and teamwork, young readers will be inspired to discover their own inner strengths and embark on their own daring quests.
Talking Books with J.T.Crowley
Linda recently sat down with J.T. Crowley to discuss The Great Animal Escape.
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They also had a previous discussion about Desert Friends: Travels with the Pack 2nd Edition and a number of her other books.
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Hickory Doc
Rush
Chatty
Blake Jake
Mud Pie
Zeke
Patch
Tripod
Homer
Lova-Bull
Newt
Sadie
Gator
Bernie
Rocky
Willie
Rodney
Blue Moon
Deacon
Nassau
Quincy
Gracie
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Linda and JT Crowley discuss her book, Desert Friends.
Doc, Willie and The Pack
Animation by Archway Publishing
An introduction to Doc, Willie, and the Pack: Secrets, Gifts, Family
The Great Animal Escape
Filled with humor, action, and heart, The Great Animal Escape is perfect for children ages 8 to 12 who crave excitement and are ready to be swept away by a story that celebrates friendship, unity, and the power of never giving up.
Desert Friends
In Desert Friends Rodney, a roadrunner and his best friend, Quincy, a Gambel’s quail, spend days racing each other through dry creek beds called arroyos. One day Rodney and Quincy meet two hunting dogs–Gator and his three-legged buddy, Tripod. The second edition contains educational activities for parents and teachers to share with their readers.
Desert Friends
In Desert Friends Rodney, a roadrunner and his best friend, Quincy, a Gambel’s quail, spend days racing each other through dry creek beds called arroyos. One day Rodney and Quincy meet two hunting dogs–Gator and his three-legged buddy, Tripod. Danger surrounds the four friends as a thunderstorm sends tremendous amounts of muddy water down the arroyo.
Chatty the Hen Pheasant
Chatty the Hen Pheasant is a humorous and adventure-filled story with plenty of action to keep the interest of elementary children. What happens when a smart pheasant meets up with a determined hunting dog? Chatty the Hen Pheasant will win the hearts and minds of all who read this story.
Blake Jake's Unusual Day
Blake Jake’s Unusual Day finds Blake Jake and his buddy, Homer the Hereford bull, meeting an annoying hunting dog. Rush, from Doc’s pack is a little too stubborn and has taken on more than he can handle when trying to hunt animals that are much larger than he is!
The Remarkable Story of Willie the Crow
The Remarkable Story of Willie the Crow continues the adventures of the Hickory Doc’s Tales! Find out about the unlikely friendship between hunting dogs and a crow named Willie.
Solitary Toes and Brown-Headed Cowbirds
Solitary Toes and Brown-Headed Cowbirds continues the adventures of the Hickory Doc’s Tales with a humorous story about a race between a three-legged hunting dog named Deacon a racehorse named B.J.
Hickory Doc's Tales
In Hickory Doc’s Tales, Doc shares a host of humorous stories from his important role as a hunting dog, and he narrates what life is like at the kennel. Geared toward elementary school readers, this book helps youth transition to chapter books, and it encourages a host of creative writing opportunities and exercises.
Doc, Willie, and the Pack: Secrets, Gifts, Family
Doc, Willie, and the Pack: Secrets, Gifts, Family is the continuing humorous saga of five hunting dogs and their friend Willie, the crow with bad eyesight. Can Willie convince the pack he’s part of their family?
Doc's Dog Days
Doc’s Dog Days workbook includes portions of stories from the book series. These are humorous, educational, character building, and portray many of life’s lessons. They help youth transition to chapter books. Teachers can use this workbook as activities for the series or stand alone projects for your students. The students can use their creativity to finish each story either by writing paragraphs, drawing their own illustrations, or coloring the existing ones.
The Wayward Path of the Devil and Mr. Snake in the Garden of Eden
In The Wayward Path, Percy the dove and Lucy the lamb help both Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Then, one day the Devil and his assistant Mr. Snake sneak into the Garden. Why does God forbid Adam and Eve to eat fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Bad? What tricks do the Devil and Mr. Snake use on Eve? What happens to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden?
Story Monsters Ink Feature
Linda was featured in April 2022’s Story Monsters Ink with a Doc’s Dog Days-themed writing assignments for younger readers.